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Latches on with Demon Deacons Hernandez has committed to Wake Forest for the 2025 season, Les Johns of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Hernandez entered the transfer portal in late December, but he didn't waste time finding a new program to play for. The sophomore has two years left of college eligibility. Hernandez is coming off a solid sophomore season with Washington State, logging 31 catches for 397 yards and five touchdowns.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Entering portal Hernandez has entered the transfer portal, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Hernandez is coming off a solid sophomore season with Washington State, logging 31 catches for 397 yards and five touchdowns. He tallied a career-best eight receptions for 80 yards in Friday's Holiday Bowl loss to Syracuse. With many of the top available receivers already having signed, Hernandez figures to draw significant attention in the portal.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes eight catches Friday Hernandez had eight receptions (on 11 targets) for 80 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 52-35 defeat versus Syracuse.

Impact Even though WSU lost this game, Hernandez made his presence felt on the aerial attack with an impressive stat line. The second-year wideout had a career-best season in 2024, tallying 31 catches for 397 yards and five scores in only eight appearances.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Zevi Eckhaus hits Carlos Hernandez on a 42-yard touchdown, trimming Washington State's deficit vs. Syracuse

Zevi Eckhaus hits Carlos Hernandez on a 42-yard touchdown, trimming Washington State's deficit vs. Syracuse

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Hits paydirt again Hernandez compiled two receptions (on three targets) for 32 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 41-38 loss to Oregon State.

Impact Hernandez made it back-to-back weeks of getting into the end zone. The sophomore though did end his streak of at least four catches in four straight games. Hernandez has a shot to rebound against Wyoming on Saturday (Nov. 30). The Cowboys defense is in the middle of the nation against the pass.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Season best in receiving Hernandez recorded four receptions (on five targets) for 67 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-35 loss to New Mexico.

Impact Hernandez has been consistent since returning from an injury against Fresno State on Oct. 12. After only one catch against Fresno State, the sophomore has had four catches in each of the past four contests that has also included three touchdowns. Hernandez will be facing Oregon State (Nov.23). The Beavers defense against the pass is in the middle of the pack in the country.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Hernandez catches deep 28-yard touchdown pass to help Washington State even the score against New Mexico

Carlos Hernandez catches deep 28-yard touchdown pass to help Washington State even the score against New Mexico

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Registers career best in receiving Hernandez notched four receptions (on five targets) for 65 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 29-26 win over San Diego State.

Impact Hernandez's receiving yards were his best in his short career. The sophomore underwent surgery on his foot in August and returned against Fresno State on Oct. 12. Hernandez should continue to improve against Utah State (Nov. 9) whose defense is near the bottom against the pass.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records reception Hernandez (foot) logged one reception for nine yards during the Cougars' 25-17 win Saturday at Fresno State.

Impact Hernandez's latest reception is his first of 2024 and first since Week 12 of Washington State's 2023 season. During it, he logged 24 receptions for 258 yards (10.8 averaged per reception) across his nine games. Hernandez is expected to be a quality option complementing Washington State's receiver corps, expected to make noise off breakout quarterback John Mateer.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed and expected to play Hernandez (foot) is dressed and expected to play Saturday against Fresno State, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact All signs point to Hernandez finally making his season debut after dealing with a nagging foot injury. Hernandez posted 24 catches for 258 yards as a true freshman last fall, and he should play a prominent role in Washington State's passing offense if healthy as expected.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return vs. Fresno State Hernandez (foot) is set to return to action against Fresno State after the team plays Boise and gets a bye week, Greg Woods of the Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Hernandez underwent foot surgery in fall camp, and was expected to return after the team's bye week. Thus, the receiver is exactly on schedule and should manage to return against the Bulldogs. Hernandez posted 24 catches for 258 yards as a true freshman last fall.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to return after bye Washington State's coaching staff is hoping Hernandez (foot) can return during the team's bye week, per Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review.

Impact Hernandez recently underwent surgery on his foot following an injury suffered during Washington State's fall camp, and the timeline for his return should sideline him until the Cougars play Fresno State on October 12. The 6-foot receiver caught 24 passes for 258 yards for the Cougars as a true freshman in 2023 and will be hoping to make an bigger impact upon his return in 2024.

AUGUST 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

WSU WR Carlos Hernandez to miss at least one game with injury - and other notes from Day 7 of fall camp Aug. 7-PULLMAN - Washington State is preparing for wide receiver Carlos Hernandez, a returning start...

AUGUST 8, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Undergoes surgery Hernandez underwent surgery on his foot, and there's no timetable for the receiver's return, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Hernandez suffered a foot injury during Washington State's fall camp, and is now out indefinitely following his procedure. The receiver was in line to be a mainstay in the Cougars arial assault, and receivers further down the depth chart such as Kris Hutson and Josh Meredith will need to step up in his stead.

AUGUST 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hurts foot at practice Hernandez injured his foot at practice and will be out for a while according to head coach Jake Dicker, Cougfan.com reports.

Impact The time frame of the wide receiver's return is unknown but more should be disclosed in the coming day. He is primed to be a staple in the Cougars' passing attack this season, so his absence from Week 1 against Portland State could be an issue.

AUGUST 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE